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`PH_(3)` has lower boiling point that `NH_(3)`. Why ?

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Unlike `NH_(3),PH_(3)` molecules are not associated through hydrogen bonding in liquid state. That is why the boiling point of `PH_(3)` is lower than `NH_(3)`
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  • Which of the following observations can be explained on the basis of hydrogen bonding ? (i) H- F has higher boiling point than other halogen acids. (ii) H_(2) O has highest boiling point among hydrides of group 16 elements. (iii) NH_(3) has lower boiling point than PH_(3) .

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    (i) and (ii)

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